Coffeeville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coffeeville, Mississippi
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Downtown Coffeeville along Front Street
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Location of Coffeeville, Mississippi
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 Coffeeville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yalobusha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 797 |
| • Density | 371.74/sq mi (143.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38922
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-14740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692939 |
Coffeeville is a small town in Mississippi, United States. It is one of two main towns in Yalobusha County. In 2020, about 797 people lived there. The town is named after John Coffee, who was a planter and a military leader. A small battle during the American Civil War happened near Coffeeville in December 1862.
Water Valley, Mississippi is another important town in Yalobusha County. It is the largest city in the county.
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Geography of Coffeeville
Coffeeville is located in Mississippi. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 2.2 square miles (5.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Coffeeville
The number of people living in Coffeeville has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 749 | — | |
| 1890 | 465 | −37.9% | |
| 1900 | 467 | 0.4% | |
| 1910 | 421 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 411 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 456 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 481 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 739 | 53.6% | |
| 1960 | 813 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,024 | 26.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,129 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 825 | −26.9% | |
| 2000 | 930 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 905 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 797 | −11.9% | |
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Who Lives in Coffeeville? (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 797 people living in Coffeeville. There were 457 households and 268 families.
The people living in Coffeeville come from different backgrounds. Here is a quick look at the main groups:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 257 | 32.25% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 518 | 64.99% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.25% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 1.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.38% |
Education in Coffeeville
Students in Coffeeville attend schools that are part of the Coffeeville School District.
Famous People from Coffeeville
Many interesting people have come from Coffeeville, Mississippi. Here are a few:
- Charles Caldwell (1943–2003) – An American musician who played the blues.
- George E. Denley (1867–1942) – He was a politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi State Senate.
- Belton Johnson (born 1980) – A former professional football player.
- Marcus Johnson (born 1981) – An American college football coach and a former player in the NFL.
- James F. Lewis (1944–1983) – He was an officer for the CIA.
- Dunbar Rowland (1864–1937) – A historian who led the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for 35 years.
- Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847) – A lawyer, diplomat, and lawmaker.
- Edward C. Walthall (1831–1898) – He was a major general in the Confederate Army and later a US senator.
See also
In Spanish: Coffeeville (Misisipi) para niños
